Lewis, star of the rock group Staind and critically acclaimed country music artist, kicked off gaming at the new casino before playing the first concert for a private audience at the live entertainment venue, Anthem.

"We couldn't be happier to have a major rock star like Aaron Lewis help us get the party started," said Todd Moyer, General Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. "It's been a whirlwind right up to the finish getting everything ready for our grand opening, and we're thrilled to share the evening with our community."

Lewis was one part of the rocking celebration to open the Midwest's newest hot spot, which featured several concerts, unlimited gaming, an eclectic mix of gourmet food and beverages, and a fireworks display. Lines of excited patrons waiting to join the party were snaking around the building before the doors opened to the public at 8:00 p.m.

Completed less than one year after the start of construction, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is a fully integrated gaming resort offering a wide variety of entertainment options and an impressive collection of rock memorabilia. Patrons can look forward to: table games and more than 835 slot machines; indoor and outdoor concert venues; several bars and restaurants offering various food and beverage options; the world-famous Rock Shop; and a boutique Hard Rock Hotel housed in the historic Battery Building.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is a fully-integrated gaming resort offeringmore than835 slot machines and a wide variety of table games. The facility boasts a Hard Rock Hotel, the world-famous Rock Shop, a live-entertainment venue - Anthem, an outdoor event park The Backyard, the World Tour Buffet, Main + Abbey restaurant, Fuel American Grill andvariousother food and beverage options.Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City was developed through a partnership between the Missouri River Historical Development and SCE Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Warner Gaming, LLC, and is operated under license from HRHH IP, LLC. Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas is the flagship property owned by an affiliate of HRHH IP, LLC.For more informationon Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, visitwww.hardrockcasinosiouxcity.comandwww.facebook.com/HardRockHotelSC.

About Hard Rock Casinos

Hard Rock Casino is one of the most iconic and widely recognizable names and brands worldwide. Accented with an extensive collection of rare rock-n-roll memorabilia and complemented with the omnipresent soul of music, Hard Rock Casinos are premiere entertainment destinations.

In a sea of countless gaming brands, none represent and celebrate the individuality of its guests and employees more than the Hard Rock Casino. The franchise is more than a brand, more than a set of standards, more than music and memorabilia; it represents a way of life and a mentality that makes you feel part of a much broader experience. There is a bond and a genuine sense of pride felt among employees that work for, and patrons who visit, the Hard Rock Casino.